By David Okon Nigeria’s economic story in 2025 was not defined by a single reform or headline moment. It was shaped by sequencing. A deliberate effort to stabilise the macroeconomy, restore institutional credibility, and align security, fiscal, and market policy toward growth. At the centre of this sequencing stood the Minister of Finance and Coordinating …
Nigeria’s total merchandise trade surged to N38.9 trillion in Q3 2025, according to fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This figure marks a significant milestone in the country’s post-pandemic economic recalibration and underscores the resilience of Africa’s largest economy amid ongoing structural reforms. The latest trade value represents an 8.71% increase from the …
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a reduction in the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points, bringing the rate down to 27%. This decision was made at the conclusion of the CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, where all 12 members of the committee were in attendance. In addition to the …
